Today, October 19 is known as World Breast Cancer Day. Unfortunately, breast cancer is the most frequent cancer among women in Spain and worldwide.
According to the SEOM (Spanish Society of Medical Oncology) it is estimated that in 2022 there will be 34,750 women suffering from this cancer. Every year this figure increases due to the aging of the population and exposure to risk factors (tobacco, alcohol, pollution, obesity...).
However, on the other hand, there are also more and more cases of early detection, thus reducing mortality.
How to prevent breast cancer
🥑 Eat a balanced diet high in fiber.
🍬 Reduce the intake of sugars and fats.
🏃🏼♀️ Do at least 30 minutes of sport every day.
🍸 Avoid alcohol and tobacco consumption
👩🏽⚕️ Performing breast self-examination
Breast cancer symptoms
Some of the most common symptoms of breast cancer:
Coping with hair loss
If you have suffered from cancer or are going through it, we know that it can become difficult to go through hair loss as it can affect our mood, but there is always a good side to everything, today there are numerous options if you want to look good and feel better.
Oncological wigs
Nowadays there are numerous breast cancer boutiques where they sell oncology wigs in all price ranges y breast cancer associations where they provide free wigs from women who have been donated.
📝 Tips for choosing a wig:
If you want to opt for an oncology wig, the choice is very positive as you get your image does not change.
- Quality: We recommend you to choose a quality wig, it can be made of microfiber or natural hair, this factor will depend on your haircut, your needs and your style. The natural hair must pass the disinsecting controls to give security to the user.
- It should be as breathable as possible and with adequate manufacturing guarantees.
Even if the wig is comfortable, when you get home, you will want to take a break from it and wear something more comfortable, so it is important that you study several options.
Scarves
Fortunately, nowadays, we also have alternatives to cover the head with accessories that are comfortable, versatile and with an infinite number of shapes and colors to find the one that best suits your style. You can combine it as you want, and make this stage of your life more bearable, being yourself.
You can alternate scarves, hats and wigs to help hide hair loss, as well as protect you from the cold and the sun.
📝 Tips for choosing a scarf:
- Suitable material: It is very important to find the right fabric made from natural fabrics that are soft and breathable as due to the treatment you may feel sensitivity or irritation on your scalp.
- Adjustable to the head: To make sure it stays securely in place and not worry about it falling off or slipping, we recommend choosing a scarf that has some grip, such as cotton or viscose, rather than more slippery fabrics such as silk or polyester.
- Easy to use and care for
- Oeko-tex certified: Guarantees that they do not emit or contain harmful substances.
- Seamless: Make sure you choose a seamless scarf or, at least, have as few seams as possible to avoid chafing or scalp discomfort.
- Specialized stores: It is best to choose oncology scarves in specialized stores as they have been specially designed to meet today's needs.
- Bright colors: Many women opt for dark and black colors for their first scarf, but these colors accentuate dark eye circles. We recommend that you choose bright and cheerful colors as they will brighten up your face and make you look more energetic. Christine Headwear has a multitude of the most sophisticated, aesthetic and stylish oncology scarves and hats.
It is important to take care of your mental health, so experts advise that if you are going through, or about to go through a process of hair loss due to treatment, it is important to talk about what you may be feeling with a psychologist or with people around you who may have gone through a similar experience, as it can bring you peace of mind.
Together we are stronger!
